It’s Time for Local Dialogue on Clear Cooperation and Agency Duties. Florida real estate professionals offering Single Agency Client Representation justifiably pride themselves on putting clients first—delivering loyalty, obedience to lawful instructions, and full transparency under Florida Statute 475.278. Yet some national policies create real tensions that deserve open, local discussion. Take a real example…

The dramatically evolving rules of real estate are difficult to keep up with for brokers and agents. Therefore, how do consumers even have a chance? By reading Slice of Florida blogs, subscribing to the our short videos on your social media platform of choice, and subscribing to the Real Estate Agent Man Podcast, that is how. …

Navigating Florida Home Buying in 2026: Top 10 Key Points This isn’t your daddy’s home-buying advice. Prior to August 2024, many Florida homebuyers assumed they could call any listing agent, tour homes freely, and have the seller automatically cover buyer agent compensation—without much discussion of representation or fees. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement…

At Slice of Florida Realty, we believe in transparency, clear communication, and putting our buyers first. That’s why we’re proud to share an easy-to-understand overview of our Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreement – the foundation of how we work together to help you find and acquire your next property, whether you’re buying, leasing, or exploring other…

When Shoppers Disappear: A Little Kmart Déjà Vu I’ll never forget one For-Sale-By-Owner appointment years ago. The seller looked me in the eye and said, “Steve, I just want someone who can actually get my house in front of real buyers — not just the MLS and the usual stuff.” Back then I hadn’t yet…

From the Broker: I called it in early 2024 and started building. Today we are a thriving, fully independent (non-NAR) brokerage—zero association dues, zero political baggage, complete transparency, and perfectly positioned for the new era in real estate. If you’re ready to drop the REALTOR® designation and join a brokerage that was built from day…

Let’s be honest: the idea of a 50-year mortgage sounds insane at first. You’ll be paying off your house until you’re eligible for Social Security… or possibly dead. But before we burn it at the stake, let’s actually look at the pros and cons — especially in a world where the average American now stays…

You’ve listed your home with high hopes. The sign went up, the photos looked perfect, and you were ready for offers to roll in. Then weeks turned into months. Showings are sparse. Feedback is vague. That “For Sale” sign is starting to feel permanent. If your home has been on the market longer than 30…

A message from Steve…  For our anniversary blog I thought it would be interesting to see what Grok would have to say about our 1st year. Therefore, I simply explained to Grok that we had a newsletter going out on November 7th and that the 1 year anniversary of Slice Of Florida Realty would be on…

Understanding Property Access After the Inspection Period As a real estate professional, I often encounter situations where buyer’s agents request access to a home after the inspection period has ended, even though the property is under contract. Common reasons include measuring for furniture, showing the home to friends or relatives visiting town, or allowing a…